Xenophobic attacks and the call for withdrawal of DSTV, MTN licences
By RAYMOND OISE It is no longer news that Nigerian citizens in South Africa have, at different times, been subjected to xenophobic attacks. Recent developments suggest that the situation has once again escalated to a deeply troubling level, drawing widespread condemnation from individuals and groups across all walks of life. This disturbing trend has naturally sparked intense public discourse, with many...
Sokoto can afford ₦150,000 minimum wage — Dasuki
A member of the House of Representatives representing Kebbe/Tambuwal Federal Constituency, Abdussamad Dasuki, has said Sokoto State has the financial capacity to pay civil servants a minimum wage of ₦150,000 if federal allocations are properly managed. Dasuki stated this while receiving a delegation of retired civil servants from Kebbe/Tambuwal Federal Constituency led by Sani Mode Dagon Daji during a courtesy...
NELFUND beneficiaries donate ₦10.7m for Tinubu’s 2027 interest form
Beneficiaries of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund in Anambra State have endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office and donated ₦10.7 million towards the purchase of his 2027 expression of interest form. The endorsement and donation were presented on Friday at the Igbariam campus of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University. Speaking during the event, the Chairman of the National...
Gunmen kill man in Osun community
Gunmen have killed a man, identified as Kolade Eluyera, in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State. The Osun State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed the incident on Saturday, May 9, 2026, stating that the deceased was found with gunshot wounds. Ojelabi said the incident was reported at the Ikire Divisional Police Headquarters on Saturday morning. Ojelabi said:...
Weekly review: CAP, Dangote Sugar top gainers’ chart as NGX market capitalisation hits N157trn
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) All-Share Index and Market Capitalisation appreciated by 0.71 per cent to close the week at 244,775.83 and N157.094 trillion respectively. This is in contrast with the previous week’s 242,277.81 and N155.994 trillion, respectively. Investors on the NGX gained N1.1 trillion during the week under review. All other indices finished higher with the exception of NGX CG, NGX...
Gridlock in Abuja as NDC holds convention
Heavy traffic congestion paralysed movement along Ahmadu Bello Way and surrounding roads in Abuja on Saturday as thousands of supporters and delegates attended the national convention of the Nigeria Democratic Congress. The massive turnout at the convention venue caused severe gridlock across parts of the Central Area, leaving many motorists stranded for hours. Eyewitnesses said adjoining roads and major intersections were...
ADC BoT faction moves to stop nomination form sales
The leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress deepened on Friday as the faction led by Nafiu Bala asked the David Mark-led leadership to immediately suspend the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms pending the outcome of a suit before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The demand was contained in a statement issued in Abuja by the...
Uba Sani makes new appointments to boost governance in Kaduna
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has approved the appointment of seasoned professionals and innovative leaders for the development of the state. The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibraheem Musa announced this via a statement issued on Saturday, May 9, 2026, saying the appointments were made to accelerate the transformative agenda of Sani’s administration and deepen good governance. Musa listed the appointees to...
EFCC declares ex-Minister Umar Farouq wanted over alleged N37bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, wanted over alleged abuse of office and diversion of public funds. The EFCC, in a notice published on its website on Saturday, May 9, 2026, called on members of the public with useful information about the former minister’s whereabouts...
Kano govt sacks state lawyer over forgery, misconduct
The Kano State Ministry of Justice has dismissed state counsel Mustapha Nura-Muhammad over alleged forgery, abuse of office, and gross misconduct. The Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Kano State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr Abubakar Tijjani-Ibrahim, announced this via a statement issued on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Tijjani-Ibrahim said the dismissal was approved by the Kano State...
